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SN16 EMJ

2016 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,780 mi
Last recorded35,780 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Sym Jet12,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 EMJ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,205 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 26,702 miles

Head bearings slight notchy.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 26,674 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 9 Jun 2020 8,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 2,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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SN16 EMJ is a 2016 Sym Jet in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 12,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN16 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN16 EMJ?

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What year was SN16 EMJ registered?

SN16 EMJ is a 2016 Sym Jet, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is SN16 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 EMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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